For that, &c. = Instead of (App-104.) your saying.
will. App-102.
For that ye ought to say - Instead of what you do say, “we will go into such a city,” you ought rather to recognise your absolute dependence on G...
This and the next paragraph denounce the vices of the rich, in the spirit of Amos and Isaiah; that they are Jews, and not Christians, seems obvious,...
15 If the Lord will. A twofold condition is laid down, “If we shall live so long,” and, “If the Lord will;” because many things may intervene...
For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. For that ye ought to say - Αντι τοι λεγειν ὑμας· Instead of sayin...
For that ye ought to say,— Instead of which you ought to say, If the Lord will, and we shall live, we will do this, or that. Pious men have such...
For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. Literally, 'instead of your saying.' etc. We shall live....
Denunciation of Greed and Love of Pleasure 1. Lusts] better, 'pleasures.'
For that ye ought to say.... — Referring to James 4:13 , in some such a continuation of reproof as this: Woe unto you that say, .... instead of...
Chapter 22 SELF-ASSURANCE AND INVASION OF DIVINE PREROGATIVES INVOLVED IN PRESUMING UPON OUR FUTURE-THE DOCTRINE OF PROBABILISM. James 4:13-17...
“If the Lord Will” James 4:11-17 When we speak evil of another, we usurp the functions of the only lawgiver and judge. If that other is endeavo...
The writer now dealt with the effect of faith on character. Everything depends on desire. To attempt to satisfy a natural desire without reference to...
(13) Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: (14) Whereas y...
For that ye ought to say ,.... Instead of saying we will go to such and such a place, and do this, and that, and the other thing, it should be said,...
For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. Ver. 15. If the Lord will, &c. ] εαν Θεος εθελη. So Socrat...
Go to now Αγε νυν, come now , an interjection, calculated to excite attention; ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go, &c. As if future...
This chapter, to the end of v.6, continues the subject begun in Ch.3:13. Sensual. devilish wisdom was accompanied by wars and fightings: but this pro...
Caution against Slander; Caution against Presumption. A. D. 61....
For that ye ought to say: it is the real acknowledgment of God's providence, and the dependence of all our affairs upon him, which is here required...
Christians Need To Face Up To The Frailty Of Their Lives ( James 4:12-17 ). The contrast between man in his inability to act as judge in contrast...
‘Because you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that”.' They should therefore live each day as though it might be t...
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES James 4:13 . Such a city. —“This city”; the one the speaker is supposed to have in mind. James 4:14 . What shal...
James 4:13-15 What is your life? I. It is a very mysterious part of God's dealings, this making our life so uncertain. If we were not so thorough...
James 4:1 . From whence come wars and fightings among you? Whether between nations, or parties or individuals,-if there be wars and fightings, w...
James 4:1 . From whence come wars and fightings among you? St. James saw in the Spirit the bloody and cruel wars which would rise among christian...
EXPOSITION James 4:1-59 REBUKE OF QUARRELS ARISING FROM PRIDE AND GREED . A terribly sadden transition from the "peace" wit...
Trust in God's providence essential:
For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live and do this or that.
1 Corinthians 16:7 ; 1 Corinthians 4:19 ; 2 Samuel 15:25 ; 2 Samuel 15:26 ; Acts 18:21 ; Hebrews 6:3 ; Lamentations 3:37 ; Proverbs 19:21 ;...
Instead of your saying — That is, whereas ye ought to say.
15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.